Posted on April 22nd, 2010 by Chris Hoopes under News.

Thank You Card
We just received a “Thank You” card from Emmie and Zane. This card came for their one-year anniversary. Here is what was included in the card:
Chris,
Thank you for all your hard work to make our wedding day come alive again in our photos! It has been 1 year since our big day and we love our photos more & more every time we look @ them. I always brag about how amazing my photographer was/is. Thank you, than you, for helping make our wedding day beyond perfect. It really was a dream come true!
God Bless,
Zane & Emmie
This card just really touched me. Words like these make me feel like I truly am in the right profession. To us, it is much more than just being there to capture the “I Do’s”. It’s the reason Leigh and I leave weddings holding hands. There is so much love and emotion at weddings that we just get filled with that joy. Hopefully, it comes through in the images we capture.
It means the world to us that couples trust one of the most important days of their lives to us. Leigh and I are so thankful to Emmie and Zane for having us be a part of their wedding day. I’m so glad they love their images even more, and that they thought of us during their anniversary!
Happy Anniversary you two! We hope you had a wonderful first year as husband and wife!
Here are more posts about Emmie and Zane:
Emmie & Zane’s Engagement Session
Emmie & Zane’s Wedding Day
Emmie & Zane’s Wedding Album
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Posted on April 10th, 2010 by Chris Hoopes under Chris, Closing Shots, Kingston TN, News, Weddings, Whitestone Country Inn.

Meredith & Brian - March 27, 2010
Meredith and Brian couldn’t have asked for a nicer day for their wedding. All week long, each day seemed to bring in different conditions, from the cold one day, warm, sunny or rainy the next. It rained the day before their wedding as well as the day after. Their wedding day was definitely a blessed day of sunshine and love.
We started with the two of the meeting before the ceremony. When we arrived, Brian was waiting at the windows by the altar. It was the perfect shot from the beginning. We let the two of them have their moment together before going outside for more photographs around the property.
The ceremony was simple, and beautiful, with an elegant reception afterward. At the end of the day, we captured a beautiful sunset silhouette (above), and some wonderful back-lit shots at the barn. You can see more images from their wedding below: Read More
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Posted on September 29th, 2009 by Chris Hoopes under News.
We’ve create a new Fan Page on Facebook! Stop on by and see what’s new. We’ll also be posting galleries from recent events and portrait sessions.
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Posted on September 15th, 2009 by Chris Hoopes under Chris, Couples, Engagements, Knoxville TN, News.

Sarah Beth & Andrew
We had a lot of fun with Sarah Beth and Andrew. Andrew is a pilot, so they wanted to incorporate that into their engagement session. We couldn’t have asked for a better sunset that night!
The funny part for me was how they booked us. Sarah Beth got the referral from the bridal shop where she works. When she told Andrew and his parents who she was going to meet with, they told her they knew us! Andrew was in the same class as our daughter, Jennifer. Andrew’s sister was in our daughter Jordan’s class. We’ve known his parents since our daughters were in elementary school, brownies, girl scouts, high school band…
We’re excited to be a part of their wedding day, although it is interesting (and scary) to us that classmates of our daughters are getting married!
Here are a few more images from their engagement session. Read More
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Posted on April 28th, 2009 by Chris Hoopes under Ceremonies, Chris, Dara's Garden, Knoxville TN, Leigh, News, Weddings.

Emmie & Zane - April 18, 2009
We had so much fin at Emmie & Zane’s engagement session, we knew their wedding day was going to be wonderful. They are such a sweet and fun couple!
I have to say, I got a little carried away with the images for this wedding, so there are a lot of images below!
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Posted on January 19th, 2009 by Chris Hoopes under Chris, Knoxville TN, News, Receptions, Sunsphere.

- Anna & Billy @ the Sunsphere
Saturday’s wedding reception was rather interesting. Anna & Billy had booked the Sunsphere for their reception. As they were finishing up our pre-ceremony photographs, they got word that the Sunsphere had a water line break and was flooded. Their reception was being moved to the Knoxville Convention Center (which is on the same property).
The ceremony went on without a hitch, and we captured some wonderful photographs. Even with the quick change to the reception plans, the reception was very nice. I have to give a big kudos to Sharon at the Sunsphere, All Occasions Catering, Southern Graces, and especially the Knoxville Convention Center for changing venues and pulling everything together in such short notice!
WBIR-TV had a camera crew there when we arrived at the convention center. Anna and Billy were interviewed (Leigh and I saw the story on the news when we got back home). You can read the news story here.
I’ll post more photos from Anna and Billy’s wedding soon.
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Posted on January 11th, 2009 by Chris Hoopes under News.
We want to thank everyone who came by our booth and met with us today! Leigh and I always strive to capture the best quality images and make your wedding photographs something you will be proud to have for many years to come. The wonderful compliments we received today let us know we are on the right track. We are looking forward to a wonderful 2009 and 2010!
If you are interested in having us photograph your wedding day, you will want to schedule a meeting soon. We set up several appointments during the show. If you book our services by January 25th, you will receive the $150 bridal show bonus!
Thank you again for taking time to stop by! We hope you have a wonderful wedding!
- Chris & Leigh
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Posted on January 8th, 2009 by Chris Hoopes under Announcements, News.
Come by and see us this Sunday at the Knoxville Premier Bridal Show! Chris and Leigh will be at the show to provide information and answer any questions you may have. Stop by our booth and say “Hi”! Let us know you saw this post in our blog.
Bridal Show Special: Schedule an appointment with us and receive a $150 bonus when you book our services by January 25th! Most dates book quickly, so this is the perfect opportunity to meet us, schedule and appointment, and see if our unique approach towards wedding photography is what you are looking for!
Knoxville Premier Bridal Show
Knoxville Convention Center
Sunday, January 11, 2009
11:00am – 5:00pm
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